Discusses a new finding that repeated sexual abuse in childhood underlies damage to the hippocampus, a structure previously implicated in short-term memory. (MKR)

Sexual abuse is when a child is touched, looked at, or spoken to in ways that are an invasion of privacy. Symptoms that may indicate abuse are: withdrawal, aggression, self-destructive acts, or low self-esteem. Suggested techniques for dealing with an abused child are offered. (DF)

The booklet presents a recommended course outline for a course in child abuse and neglect in schools of education. The course may be adapted to a semester or quarter schedule and be used whole or in part. An introduction gives a rationale for inclusion of child abuse and neglect curriculum in teacher training programs. The course is divided into…

The instructor's manual focuses on child abuse. The manual includes a pre- and posttest; information on the increased risk of abuse among exceptional children; and discussions of definitions, identification, etiology, teacher's role, components of school policy, dealing with abusive parents, and the nontraditional approach of Parents Anonymous. A…

A compilation of material prepared for the prevention of sexual abuse of children and youth is presented in this resource manual. A brief introduction to the prevention of sexual assault leads into discussion of ten references useful for preschool, elementary, and secondary settings. Titles and descriptions of curricula and activities are…

Many kidnapped children eventually appear in schools where alert teachers may be their best hope of rescue. This article provides clues to help teachers identify victims, explains how to contact child-search agencies, and recommends ways to teach children about avoiding abduction. (PP)

Intended for regular education teachers of mainstreamed handicapped students, the booklet offers nontechnical information about dealing with children who have a variety of disabilities. A brief introduction traces the evolution of society's attitudes and school practices involving handicapped students. The second unit contains definitions,…

Research conducted by Eastern Stream Child Abuse Prevention and Education (ESCAPE) from 1982-1985 clearly identified migrant children as a population at high risk of being maltreated. It is therefore imperative that migrant teachers understand the dynamics of maltreatment and what they, as individuals, can do to prevent it. Child abuse is…

Child abuse education in the migrant classroom can accomplish five major goals: (1) provide support to the child who has suffered some form of maltreatment; (2) teach children abuse prevention strategies; (3) teach all children to accept those who have special problems; (4) improve children's self-concepts; and (5) encourage the abused child to…

The sixth in a series of federally supported modules for training paraprofessional school personnel who work with students with disabilities, this module presents information on working with individuals who are medically fragile or have physical disabilities. Both a facilitator's edition and a student's edition are provided. Chapter 1 examines the…